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I called in sick on Christmas Eve with a sinus infection. Never heard anything. But then again I don’t call in sick every month as a schedule modification strategy. Had two missed commutes in a row out of DFW. Nada. Not even an email. Your mileage may vary based on how many abuses you partake in. Given the treatment I’ve been given with a sick/dying/dead family member I’m pretty sure you get a pass if it’s legitimate.
You might, or you might not. Depends on which CP you get, if they have too many people missing trips and they need to make an example, and if they want to get someone in specific. I've had a few missed commutes myself and I've never heard a peep either, but then again I'm not on their radar at all. However, these are all anecdotal experiences.
All that matters is what is written. BJ has a long history of exploiting language when it suits their agenda. Why allow a contract that gives them even more subjective ability to hurt you?
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